Awards & honours
Our award-winning faculty are global leaders in research and teaching. They are widely recognized in leadership, inspired teaching and community engagement. Their research has a vital impact locally and globally.
Note: our record of awards and honours begins with the year 2000. For earlier records, please contact us.
Recent winners
Teaching Excellence Award
| Recipient | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Willmore | Economics | 2023/24 |
| Danu Stinson | Psychology | 2022/23 |
| Bruce Ravelli | Sociology | 2021/22 |
| Erin McGuire | Anthropology | 2020/21 |
| Simon Glezos | Political Science | 2019/20 |
| Colette Smart | Psychology | 2018/19 |
| CindyAnn Rose-Redwood | Geography | 2017/18 |
| Erica Woodin | Psychology | 2016/17 |
| Catherine Costigan | Psychology | 2015/16 |
| Brian Starzomski | Environmental Studies | 2014/15 |
| James Rowe | Environmental Studies | 2013/14 |
| Janni Aragon | Political Science | 2012/13 |
| April Nowell | Anthropology | 2011/12 |
| Warren Magnusson | Political Science | 2010/11 |
| Ian O'Connell | Geography | 2009/10 |
| Kara Shaw | Environmental Studies | 2008/09 |
| Quentin Mackie | Anthropology | 2007/08 |
| Matt James | Political Science | 2006/07 |
| Stephen Lindsay | Psychology | 2005/06 |
| Martin Smith | Psychology | 2004/05 |
| David Giles | Economics | 2002/03 |
| Michael Webb | Political Science | 2001/02 |
| David Lai | Geography | 2000/01 |
Early Career Teaching Excellence Award
| Recipient | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Jhotisha Mugon | Psychology | 2023/24 |
| Shannon Fargey | Geography | 2022/23 |
| Will Greaves | Political Science | 2021/22 |
| Jessica Rourke | Psychology | 2020/21 |
| Darcy Mathews | Environmental Studies | 2019/20 |
| Louise Chim | Psychology | 2018/19 |
| Garry Gray | Sociology | 2017/18 |
| Melissa Gauthier | Anthropology | 2016/17 |
Research Excellence Award
| Recipient | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Kurki | Anthropology | 2023/24 |
| Amy Verdun | Political Science | 2022/23 |
| April Nowell | Anthropology | 2021/22 |
| Maycira Costa | Geography | 2020/21 |
| Guoguang Wu | Political Science | 2019/20 |
| Bonnie Leadbeater | Psychology | 2018/19 |
| Robert Gifford | Psychology | 2017/18 |
| Tim Stockwell | Psychology | 2016/17 |
| Oliver Schmidtke | Political Science | 2015/16 |
| Michelle Bonner | Political Science | 2014/15 |
| Kees Van Kooten | Economics | 2013/14 |
| John Volpe | Environmental Studies | 2012/13 |
| Trisalyn Nelson | Geography | 2011/12 |
| Rob Walker | Political Science | 2011/12 |
| Stuart MacDonald | Psychology | 2010/11 |
| Avigail Eisenberg | Political Science | 2009/10 |
| Malcom Rutherford | Economics | 2008/09 |
| William Carroll | Sociology | 2007/08 |
| James Tanaka | Psychology | 2006/07 |
| Eric Roth | Anthropology | 2005/06 |
| Cecilia Benoit | Sociology | 2004/05 |
| Zheng Wu | Sociology | 2003/04 |
| Michael Masson | Psychology | 2002/03 |
| Neena Chappell | Sociology | 2001/02 |
| Colin Bennett | Political Science | 2000/01 |
Distinguished Lansdowne Fellow
| Recipient | Department | Years |
|---|---|---|
| April Nowell | Anthropology | 2023-2026 |
| Ann Stahl | Anthropology | 2020-2023 |
| Amy Verdun | Political Science | 2017-2020 |
Lansdowne Early Career Scholar
| Recipient | Department | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Donn Feir | Economics | 2023-2026 |
| Min Zhou | Sociology | 2020-2023 |
| Natalie Ban | Environmental Studies | 2017-2020 |
Early Career Research Excellence Award
| Recipient | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Ames | Psychology | 2023/24 |
| Will Greaves & Theone Paterson | Political Science & Psychology | 2022/23 |
| Alison Murray | Anthropology | 2021/22 |
| Brianna Turner | Psychology | 2020/21 |
| Felix Pretis | Economics | 2019/20 |
| Randy Scharien | Geography | 2018/19 |
| Simon Springer | Geography | 2017/18 |
| Natalie Ban | Environmental Studies | 2016/17 |
Community Engagement and Knowledge Mobilization Excellence Award (formally Community Outreach Award)
| Recipient | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Grouzet | Psychology | 2023/24 |
| Anelyse Weiler | Sociology | 2022/23 |
| Jutta Gutberlet | Geography | 2020/21 |
| Brian Thom | Anthropology | 2019/20 |
| Catherine Costigan | Psychology | 2018/19 |
| Alexandrine Boudreault-Fournier | Anthropology | 2017/18 |
| Aaron Devor | Sociology | 2016/17 |
| Jim Tanaka | Psychology | 2015/16 |
| Jutta Gutberlet | Geography | 2014/15 |
| Valentin Schaefer | Environmental Studies | 2013/14 |
| Becky Wigen | Anthropology | 2012/13 |
| William Carroll | Sociology | 2011/12 |
| Brenda Beckwith | Environmental Studies | 2010/11 |
| Dennis Pilon | Political Science | 2009/10 |
| Cecilia Benoit | Sociology | 2008/09 |
| Holly Tuokko | Psychology | 2007/08 |
| Ken Josephson | Geography | 2006/07 |
| Bonnie Leadbeater | Psychology | 2005/06 |
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award
| Recipient | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CindyAnn Rose-Redwood | Geography | 2023/24 |
| Rita Dhamoon | Political Science | 2022/23 |
Lifetime Achievement Award
| Recipient | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Carroll | Sociology | 2023/24 |
| Chris Lalonde | Psychology | 2022/23 |
Experiential Learning Excellence Award
| Recipient | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Nigel Mantou Lou | Psychology | 2023/24 |
Graduate Student Supervision and Mentorship Excellence Award
| Recipient | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Boudreault-Fournier | Anthropology | 2023/24 |
Teaching Excellence Award for Sessional and Limited-Term Instructors
| Recipient | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Can Zhao | Political Science | 2022/23 |
Teaching Excellence Award for Graduate Students
| Recipient | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandra Contreras de Solorzano (PhD) | Psychology | 2024/25 |
| John Mba-Wuni Wuntah (Masters) | Geography | 2024/25 |
| William Campbell (PhD) | Anthropology | 2023/24 |
| Ashley Berard (PhD) | Sociology | 2022/23 |
Research Excellence for Graduate Students
| Recipient | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Brooke Hayes (PhD) | Environmental Studies | 2024/25 |
| Brandon Justus (Masters) | Psychology | 2024/25 |
| Jaime Ojeda & Lawrence Ignace (PhD) | Environmental Studies | 2023/24 |
| Nyki Kish (Masters) | Sociology | 2023/24 |
| Kari Duerksen & Ishana Shukla | Psychology & Geography | 2022/23 |
Community-Engaged Research and Knowledge Mobilization Award for Graduate Students
| Recipient | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bita Ebrahimi (Masters) | Geography | 2024/25 |
| Cole Kennedy (Masters) | Psychology | 2023/24 |
Leadership and Outreach Award for Graduate Students
| Recipient | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Iman Fadaei (PhD) | Sociology | 2024/25 |
| Sabrina Guzman Skotnitsky (Masters) | Environmental Studies | 2024/25 |
| Lauren Burton (PhD) | Environmental Studies | 2023/24 |
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award for Graduate Students
| Recipient | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Hannah Gentes (Masters) | Environmental Studies | 2024/25 |
| Alison Chung (Masters) | Psychology | 2023/24 |
| Emilie Longtin (PhD) | Psychology | 2023/24 |
UVic Awards
| Award | Recipient | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| REACH Award - Advocacy and Activism Award in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion | CindyAnn Rose-Redwood | Geography | 2024 |
| REACH Award - Nəc̓əmaat kʷəns čeʔi ʔay̓ šqʷeləqʷən | ĆȺNEUEL OL ÍY, ŚḰÁLEȻEN | Natasha Wawrykow | Psychology | 2024 |
| REACH Award - Gilian Sherwin Alumni Award | Gillian Krezoski | Geography | 2024 |
| REACH Award - Early Career Award for Excellence in Research | Brianna Turner | Psychology | 2023 |
| REACH Award - Harry Hickman Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching and Educational Leadership | Erin McGuire | Anthropology | 2021 |
| REACH Award - Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision and Mentorship | Mauricio Garcia-Barrera | Psychology | 2021 |
| Provost's Engaged Scholar Award | Brian Thom | Anthropology | 2021 |
| REACH Award - David H. Turpin Gold Medal for Career Achievement in Research | Bonnie Leadbeater | Psychology | 2021 |
| REACH Award - Gilian Sherwin Alumni Award | Stephanie Calce | Anthropology | 2020 |
| REACH Award - Excellence in Knowledge Mobilization | Ann Stahl | Anthropology | 2020 |
| REACH Research Award - Gold Medal | Tim Stockwell | Psychology | 2019 |
| REACH Reseach Award - Research Partnerships | Bill Caroll | Sociology | 2019 |
| Provost's Engaged Scholar Award | Denise Cloutier | Geography | 2019 |
| Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision and Mentorship | Brian Starzomski | Environmental Studies | 2018 |
| Award for Excellence in Teaching in Experiential Learning | Alexandrine Boudreault-Fournier | Anthropology | 2018 |
| Provost's Engaged Scholar Award | Jim Tanaka | Psychology | 2018 |
| Provost's Engaged Scholar Award | Jutta Gutberlet | Geography | 2018 |
| Craigdarroch Research Award - Gold Medal | Neena Chappell | Sociology | 2017 |
| Provost's Engaged Scholar Award | Andrea Walsh | Anthropology | 2017 |
| Provost's Engaged Scholar Award | Cecilia Benoit | Sociology | 2017 |
| REACH Award for Excellence in Knowledge Mobilization | Jim Tanaka | Psychology | 2017 |
| Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision and Mentorship | Catherine Costigan | Psychology | 2016 |
| Award for Excellence in Research-Inspired Teaching | Jim Tanaka | Psychology | 2016 |
| Award for Excellence in Teaching in Experiential Learning | Erin McGuire | Anthropology | 2016 |
| Provost's Engaged Scholar Award | Bonnie Leadbeater | Psychology | 2015 |
| Craigdarroch Award for Excellence in Knowledge Mobilization | Ana Maria Peredo | Environmental Studies (Gustavson School of Business at time of award) | 2014 |
| Craigdarroch Research Award - Gold Medal | Jim Tully | Political Science | 2014 |
| UVic Community Leadership Award | Ana Maria Peredo | Environmental Studies (Gustavson School of Business at time of award) | 2013 |
| Craigdarroch Award for Societal Contribution | Eric Roth | Anthropology | 2011 |
| Gilian Sherwin Alumni Award | Andrew Wender | Political Science | 2011 |
| Craigdarroch Award for Communicating Research | Neena Chappell | Sociology | 2010 |
| Craigdarroch Award for Societal Contribution | Cecilia Benoit | Sociology | 2010 |
| Gilian Sherwin Alumni Award | Ranald Donaldson | Anthropology | 2010 |
| Craigdarroch Research Award - Silver Medal | Amy Verdun | Political Science | 2009 |
| Craigdarroch Award for Communicating Research | Cecilia Benoit | Sociology | 2008 |
| Harry Hickman Alumni Award | Michael Webb | Political Science | 2007 |
| Craigdarroch Research Award - Gold Medal | Nancy Turner | Environmental Studies | 2006 |
| Harry Hickman Alumni Award | Martin Smith | Psychology | 2005 |
| Craigdarroch Award for Project Excellence | Bonnie Leadbeater | Psychology | 2003 |
| UVic Teaching Award | David Lai | Geography | 2002 |
| UVic Teaching Award | Elsie Chan | Sociology | 2000 |
BC, national or international awards
| Award | Recipient | Department | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Canadian Association of Geographers | Shannon Fargey | Geography | 2023 |
| J. Alistair McVey Award for Teaching Excellence from the Western Division of the Canadian Association of Geographers | Shannon Fargey | Geography | 2023 |
| Royal Society of Canada Fellow | Eric Higgs | Environmental Studies | 2023 |
| Royal Society of Canada Fellow | Cornelis van Kooten | Economics | 2023 |
| Royal Society of Canada Fellow | Amy Verdun | Political Science | 2023 |
| Leadership Victoria, Extending Reconciliation Award | Brian Thom | Anthropology | 2022 |
| Royal Society of Canada Fellow - College of New Scholars, Artists & Scientists | Trevor Lantz | Enviromental Studies | 2022 |
| Royal Society of Canada Fellow - College of New Scholars, Artists & Scientists | Natalie Ban | Environmental Studies | 2021 |
| Royal Society of Canada Fellow | Bill Carroll | Sociology | 2020 |
| Royal Society of Canada Fellow | Bonnie Leadbeater | Psychology | 2020 |
| Killam Prize | Cecilia Benoit | Sociology | 2020 |
| CAG Award for Excellence in Teaching Geography | CindyAnn Rose-Redwood | Geography | 2020 |
| Royal Society of Canada Fellow | Robert Gifford | Psychology | 2019 |
| Royal Society of Canada Fellow | Jim Tanaka | Psychology | 2019 |
| Royal Society of Canada - College of New Scholars, Artists & Scientists | Chris Darimont | Geography | 2019 |
| CPA Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology | Catherine Costigan | Psychology | 2019 |
| WDCAG The William C. Wonders Award for Scholarly Distinction | Reuben Rose-Redwood | Geography | 2019 |
| Pierre Elliott Trudeau Fellow | Cecilia Benoit | Sociology | 2018 |
| Royal Society of Canada Fellow | Timothy Stockwell | Psychology | 2018 |
| SCB Early Career Conservationist Award | Natalie Ban | Environmental Studies | 2018 |
| NAN Ralph M. Reitan Award for Clinical Excellence | Catherine Mateer | Psychology | 2018 |
| Society of Ethnobiology Distinguished Ethobiologist Award | Nancy Turner | Environmental Studies | 2018 |
| CSBBCS Donald O. Hebb Distinguished Contribution Award | Michael Masson | Psychology | 2018 |
| Murray A. Newman Award for Excellence in Aquatic Research and Conservation | Chris Darimont | Geography | 2018 |
| Virginia Prince Transgender Pioneer Award | Aaron Devor | Sociology | 2018 |
| CUFA-BC Career Achievement Award | Cecilia Benoit | Sociology | 2018 |
| European Community Studies Association-Canada Teaching Excellence Award | Amy Verdun | Political Science | 2018 |
| WDCAG The J. Alistair McVey Award for Teaching Excellence | CindyAnn Rose-Redwood | Geography | 2017 |
| CAUT Equity Award | Aaron Devor | Sociology | 2017 |
| Governor General's Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case | Cecilia Benoit | Sociology | 2016 |
| Order of Canada | Neena Chappell | Sociology | 2016 |
| Royal Society of Canada - College of New Scholars, Artists & Scientists | Clay Holroyd | Psychology | 2016 |
| WDCAG The J. Alistair McVey Award for Teaching Excellence | Cameron Owens | Geography | 2016 |
| CUFA-BC Early in Career Award | Chris Darimont | Geography | 2015 |
| Trudeau Fellowship | Nancy Turner | Environmental Studies | 2015 |
| BC Community Achievement Award | Bonnie Leadbeater | Psychology | 2014 |
| Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellowship | Bonnie Leadbeater | Psychology | 2014 |
| Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellowship | Cecilia Benoit | Sociology | 2013 |
| Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellowship | Neena Chappell | Sociology | 2013 |
| Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellowship | Scott Hofer | Psychology | 2013 |
| Royal Society of Canada - College of New Scholars, Artists & Scientists | Stuart MacDonald | Psychology | 2013 |
| Royal Society of Canada Fellowship | Cecilia Benoit | Sociology | 2013 |
| Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellowship | Timothy Stockwell | Psychology | 2012 |
| CIHR Betty Havens Award for Knowledge Translation | Neena Chappell | Sociology | 2012 |
| BC Community Achievement Award | Cecilia Benoit | Sociology | 2010 |
| Killam Prize | Jim Tully | Political Science | 2010 |
| CUFA-BC Career Achievement Award | Neena Chappell | Sociology | 2004 |
| Trudeau Fellowship | Jim Tully | Political Science | 2003 |
| CUFA-BC Academic of the Year | Nancy Turner | Environmental Studies | 2002 |
| Royal Society of Canada Fellowship | Michael Asch | Anthropology | 2002 |
| 3M National Teaching Fellowship | Marty Wall | Psychology | 2001 |
| 3M National Teaching Fellowship | Aaron Devor | Sociology | 2000 |
| Royal Society of Canada Fellowship | Jim Tully | Political Science | 2000 |
| Order of Canada | Nancy Turner | Environmental Studies | 2009 |